Natural Resources
Keep wildlife wild: Leave fawns be
INDIANA – This spring, help the Department of Natural Resources keep wildlife wild and slow the spread of Chronic Waste Disease by leaving fawns be….
Take the Spring Mill Trail Challenge
MITCHELL— Spring is underway, and it’s time to start the Spring Mill Trail Challenge. Trail Challenge stickers and shirts are now available. Reagan Johnson, 17,…
Second public comment period for proposed changes to Indiana’s deer hunting rules
INDIANA – The Indiana Natural Resources Commission has opened a second public comment period for proposed changes to Indiana’s deer hunting rules. Most proposed changes…
The clock is ticking to control Poison Hemlock
BEDFORD – Has this spring seemed exceptionally mild? Well, you’re not the only one who thinks so, and local Soil & Water Conservation Districts are…
One year after a tornado hit McCormick’s Creek State Park, there are plenty of reasons to return this spring
SPENCER – One year after a tornado hit McCormick’s Creek State Park, there are plenty of reasons to return this spring. Guests will find a variety…
Billions of cicadas are set to surface
INDIANA – Billions of cicadas are set to surface in weeks as two different broods emerge simultaneously—one appearing every 13 years and another every 17…
Chronic wasting disease found in a buck in Indiana
INDIANA — Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources confirmed the first case of chronic wasting disease in the state on Friday in LaGrange County. DNR stated…
Look out for invasive carp in your bait bucket
INDIANA – In spring, anglers return to fishing on Indiana’s lakes and rivers. Often, that includes catching and using live bait. Remember to recycle all…
Keep wildlife wild: How to interact with young wildlife
INDIANA – Wildlife, especially young wildlife, will become more prevalent as spring continues. It may be tempting to cuddle cute, young wildlife when they emerge,…
Prep for the spring turkey season
INDIANA – As spring turkey season approaches, it’s a great time to start scouting for birds. This is the best time of year to look…